You know that thing about piecrusts and promises? The same could be said about New Year resolutions, so I am making no promises to myself this year. That way, I avoid setting myself up for self-recrimination or bitter disappointment. (And who needs them on New Year's Day?)
With one exception - I firmly resolve not to knit any of these for my family or friends. And, much as I love vintage patterns, I can just hear the sighs of relief:
Meanwhile, here is Leonard Cohen - because I can think of no-one with whom I would rather start the year:
Advance Notice: 60 going on 16 has been officially designated an Olympics 2012-free zone. Just so you know . . .
Ah, the lovely Leonard! Excellent choice!
I didn't make any resolutions either, although I have decided that I must do something about my fitness levels this year. When I finally get rid of this dratted flu bug, that is! It's a very unwelcome guest .. it arrived after a couple of days with a dry cough on Christmas morning and it's still with me. Gah.
I have to say I'm glad you're going to be an Olympics free zone (me too!) but I'm a little disappointed not to see you knitting a pixie hood!
Posted by: Jay | 05 January 2012 at 12:31 AM
I appreciate your good intentions, but where will I turn when I need a pixie hood?
Posted by: ellen | 07 January 2012 at 05:47 PM
Hideous thing, the pixie hood, which I was forced to wear as a child.
Am so relieved you will be an Olympics-free zone....it will be a very welcome change amidst all the hype. I read that the London theatres will have to close during the period as the city could not cope with the additional traffic - escandalosa
Posted by: Pamela (Lady Luz) | 16 January 2012 at 11:48 AM
Love everything about that post, the vintage pattern (I'd frame it), Leonard and your determined resolve not to resolve. You are my kind of woman.
Posted by: Jennyff | 25 January 2012 at 11:52 AM
I was looking for more information about Cobbles Bookshop in Dunster, so I followed a link in Google and found myself on your most delightful blog! What a breath of fresh air you are in this upside-down world! Can't tell you how thrilled I am there'll be one blog in the UK that'll be Olympics free! THANK YOU!
Posted by: Joanna | 18 March 2012 at 07:01 PM
Hi Joanna and welcome. Sadly, Cobbles Bookshop in Dunster has now closed its doors . . . I will try to find out if it has moved elsewhere.
Posted by: 60 going on 16 | 19 March 2012 at 12:59 PM